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How do I set up a fixed/static IP address for the printer when using Ethernet connection?


These directions obtained from Don (who was extremely helpful and friendly) at Canon Tech support:

  1. Decide what fixed IP address to use:
    1. Start Menu -> Run -> type "cmd" (without quotes) then press Enter
    2. Type "ipconfig" then press Enter
    3. Sample results: Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
      1. Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
      2. IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
      3. Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
      4. Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
    4. Choose a fixed IP address, in our case 192.168.1.50
    5. Type "ping 192.168.1.50"
    6. If you get "Request Timed Out" you know that there aren't any other devices at this IP address, so you can use for the printer.
  2. Go to printer LCD to set fixed IP address. Navigate menu and make settings as follows:
    1. Menu -> Interface Setup -> TCP/IP -> IP Mode and make sure it is set to "Manual"
    2. Menu -> Interface Setup -> TCP/IP -> IP Setting -> IP Address and set it to address determined above (192.168.1.50 in our example)
      1. Set each field in the address using the OK button to activate a field (large cursor box appears), then right and left arrow keys to adjust, then OK
      2. Move to next field in the address with the right arrow, then repeat above
      3. When done setting address, press the Up arrow until you see "Save TCP/IP setting?", then press OK
  3. If you already have the printer installed with USB, configure the printer for Ethernet as follows:
    1. Open "Printers and Faxes"
    2. Click on IPF5000, then right click and click on "Properties"
    3. Click on "Ports" tab
    4. Click "Add Port"
    5. Click on "Standard TCP/IP Port"
    6. Click on "New Port" (not New Port Type)
    7. When the "Add Standard TCP/IP Port" wizard comes up, click Next
    8. Under "Printer Name or IP Address" enter the IP address that you set (192.168.1.50 in our example)
    9. The box underneath will be automatically filled in; don't change these entries
    10. Click next
    11. From here on, you are on your own. Probably finished, or click Next for the rest. Can't remember any more directions :-)